Recently, a 40-year-old man from Anhui Province in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, has attracted widespread attention for installing 58 solar street lights on a 3-kilometer-long country road without the approval of relevant departments.
This incident once again highlights the relationship between individual behavior and the law, and how to find a balance between the rule of law and public enthusiasm, which is of great significance for promoting social progress and the development of public welfare.
Specifically, the original intention of the man to install the street lights was to improve the lighting conditions of the local road at night, and to some extent, his actions were for public welfare.
However, as a public facility, the installation of street lights must meet certain standards, such as the strength of the light source, the size of the lighting range and other technical parameters, in addition, it is more important to evaluate whether the street light setting will bring hidden dangers to the traffic safety of vehicles and pedestrians. There is a lot of expertise involved, and the subjective judgment of the individual is not enough.
After learning about it, the local government said that they also admitted that the man's original intentions were good, but his actions actually violated procedural justice. According to the relevant regulations, projects such as the installation of public facilities must be submitted to the relevant departments for approval, and can only be constructed after on-site assessment and demonstration and meeting the relevant standards. This is related to public safety and management and cannot be dismissed for personal goodwill. After communicating with the man, the government asked him to remove the 58 street lights that had been installed on his own.
Here, the government is doing it right. But that doesn't negate the man's enthusiasm for participating. In fact, we should encourage and support the public to participate more in public welfare undertakings such as community building and environmental improvement. So how do you find a balance between these two aspects?
Netizens are hotly discussed
Some netizens said: There is no installation certificate to install street lights at will, and it is recommended that the local government strictly investigate
Some netizens said: He belongs to taking someone else's path, so that others have no way to go
Some netizens said: Building bridges and roads is a great good thing in the world, not to mention installing street lights.
Some netizens said: If you rebuild it privately, it must be demolished within seven days, if you don't demolish it, you will pay for the electricity!
Some netizens said: 20,000 yuan and 58 street lights, how do you let the municipal street lights
The editor has the following views:
First, government departments should take the initiative to communicate with such individuals or organizations with a passion for public welfare to understand their needs and ideas. At the same time, give them the necessary guidance, explain the relevant laws and standards, and guide them to solve the problem in a standardized way.
Second, if the project is not too complex, it can be considered to give a certain amount of moderate relaxation. For example, temporary use is allowed first, and at the same time, it is required to complete the procedures within a certain period of time. This allows the public to unleash their enthusiasm without losing the constraints of the law.
Third, provide certain financial or material support for such individuals and organizations with the spirit of public welfare. Knowing people and being like-minded will help them better carry out public welfare projects.
Fourth, government departments should also pay attention to publicity and explanation of reasons to avoid causing unnecessary negative impact on the public. The direction of public opinion will directly affect the public's perception of such events.
Finally, only by giving the necessary encouragement and support within the framework of laws and regulations can the public's enthusiasm for participation play a long-term positive and effective role in promoting community building and the development of public welfare. It is believed that as long as all parties work together, we will be able to find a good balance between upholding the law and stimulating the spirit of public welfare.